to demean - to lower, abase
in spanish, german, and french it means bassoon
Yes- such as " I don't mean to DEMEAN you but your shirt is awful"
It is verbal bullying when words are used to demean a person.
"Demean" is a word that often means "humiliate". Some examples of synonyms to the word "demean" include "degrade", "disparage", "belittle", "bad-mouth", and "abase".
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Some rap music can demean. However, not all rap songs do. It depends on the morality of the artist.
Words meant to demean a people or person are usually used by someone who lacks their own self esteem.
The term "coon" is a derogatory racial slur used to refer to African Americans. It is based on racist stereotypes and was used to dehumanize and demean Black individuals. This term is deeply offensive and inappropriate.
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"Mein" is a German word. A sentence example is: "Du bist mein schatz. " Translated: You are my sweetheart. ---- actually, mien is an English word: air, bearing, or demeanor, as showing character, feeling, etc.: a man of noble mien.Origin:1505-15; demean bearing, demean; spelled with -ie-to distinguish it from mean Synonyms:appearance, look; carriage. n. 1. Bearing or manner, especially as it reveals an inner state of mind: "He was a Vietnam veteran with a haunted mien" (James Traub). 2. An appearance or aspect.[Alteration (influenced by French mine, appearance) of Middle English demeine, demeanor, from Old French, from demener, to behave; see demean.] Entry: mien1 Part of Speech: n Definition: demeanor, conduct Etymology: shortening and alteration of demean Entry: mien2 Part of Speech: nDefinition: appearance, bearing; manner Etymology:shortening and alteration of demean
The French term for the enlightened thinkers was "Les Philosophes."